I haven't seen this posted yet:
Even when Sony puts up a paywall, they still have better policies than Microsoft.
E3 2013: Sonys Shuhei Yoshida Shares Relevant Details on PlayStation Plus Requirement for Multiplayer on PS4
by Giuseppe Nelva Jun 12th 2013 4:21AM 41 @abriael
A lot of questions are being asked by the fans on the caveats of the PlayStation Plus requirements for multiplayer with the upcoming PS4, and Sony Worldwide Studio President Shuhei Yoshida provided some straight answers as part of a wider interview on the Japanese gaming site Game Watch.
First of all Yoshida-san was very clear in reassuring customers that multiplayer on PS3 and PS Vita will remain free of charge as it is now, then he moved on to explain the reasons behind the move towards a required subscription model for the PS4.
"Were focusing on new services and online, like the Share button I previously mentioned and the ability to play using mobile devices with the cloud feature. Our plan is to continue to invest in the future, but investing like this is not compatible with our previous policy that involved reducing costs by every mean to keep the service free."
He also went as far as to apologize for placing an additional cost on the customers wallets:
"I apologize for the financial burden on our users, but on PS4 itll also provide early access to beta versions, free games and discounts like on PS3 and PS Vita. In addition to that PS Plus members will receive for free a special edition with slightly reduced functions of DriveClub."
Interestingly enough he made sure to specify that not all online functions will be closed to those that will decide to opt-out from subscribing to the PS Plus services.
"While direct competition in real time wont be possible [without PS Plus] for instance in the case of DriveClub, asynchronous online gameplay and receiving data from other players will still be free of charge."
Finally, he was asked if players will need a PS Plus subscription to play MMORPGs like Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and The Elder Scrolls Online:
"You will need it to enjoy online multiplayer.
This will also depend on the judgement by the publishers, and there will be some free to play titles that youll be able to play without needing a PS Plus subscription, like PlanetSide 2 and DC Universe Online."
Thats quite a lot of interesting info from Yoshida-san, that has definitely been very vocal lately. Our very own Chad thinks that its ok to pay for online multiplayer; how do you feel about it?
E3 2013: Sonys Shuhei Yoshida Shares Relevant Details on PlayStation Plus Requirement for Multiplayer on PS4 | DualShockers
Even when Sony puts up a paywall, they still have better policies than Microsoft.
these muthafukkas keep finding ways to move the goalpoasts
